Ordering an ST1 - should I add City Kit?

[Operator7]

From what I have heard, I can get better lights and rack for much less money; however, I worry about the look and practicality. Fenders for example... when I bought after market fenders for a bicycle in the past, they never fit quite right, nor looked quite right. Also, the Stromer has big tires, so fitting a fender might be an issue.

What say you all?

 

[5thumbs]

What aftermarket lights are people putting on an ST1 and can they be wired into the ST1 battery system. I'm very interested in this.

 

[Mo743]

The look is getting the Stromer kit!!

 

[Brian Lee]

I have the City Kit and love it. The fenders are very sturdy and just look right on the ST1.

 

[SeaGlassPearl]

I also have the city kit with Supernova headlight. It's nice!
It's not the brightest headlamp, and taillamp is kind of bland, but I prefer the integrated and no-fuss factory setup.
Yet I understand that you can buy a lot of light and fender with the retail price of the City Kit.

 

[opimax]

who will be supporting your bike? Do they have something that fits and they say will work? I carry 2 batteries , which seems to put a lot of stress on the system

 

[Peadar]

I got some nice fenders in REI for around $20 (they really are nice, although I only fitted the front one in the end, as the rack does a fairly good job on the back), and a super bright light set - rechargeable USB Cat Eye (Amazon), a fraction the price of the overprices Stromer kit........

 

[Jason in Modesto]

Crazy Lenny is having a half-off sale tomorrow. You could pick up the SuperNova City Kit for half price.
https://www.crazylennysebikes.com/

 

[Cory151]

I hate the city kit, I think the bikes look so much better without. You don't even have the option on the ST2 I was forced to pay for it and throw it in the garage.

Not to say you won't like it but I like a really bright rear strobe over the rear light on the city kit.

 

[opimax]

Is it really in the trash? I could use replacement parts. The light is bright enough to use and the rack wears w/my battery in a bag. Happy to purchase parts.

I like the rack and fenders on the bike, the original Stromer stuff seems over priced and has not been w/o issues. If the shop I bought my bike from had their own rack and light system and it was aST1 I would probably buy theirs instead